Hi, I’m
MINDEE WOODWARD
Recruiter
AMARILLO,TX
Summary
Hardworking Recruiter with corporate healthcare experience able to attract high-quality candidates quickly and efficiently and get them placed in an accelerated pace. Successful at cold-calling and creating lasting relationships quickly. Collaborating with hiring managers and clinics to find best-in-class candidates for various positions. Able to match full-time counterparts on part time hours. Looking for full-time remote position to utilize corporate recruiting experience.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staffing First TravelAmarillo, TX
Healthcare Recruiter
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Full Cycle Recruiter beginning from seeking out candidates to setting up interviews to completing the hire with facilities with short term contract needs.
- Kept relationships active with placed candidates as to place them in another contract when 13 week contract was completed. Also helped candidates extend contracts when offered.
- Screen candidates' resumes and connect with interested candidates over the phone.
- Talent acquisition; Coordinating Candidates with Hiring Managers at hospitals that fit the candidate's needs and experience.
- Scheduled interviews with other healthcare professionals.
- Utilized social media sites to recruit new employees.
- Worked with healthcare employees to determine specific job qualifications.
- Within a few short months was matching other recruiter’s numbers for placing RNs, LPNs, CT techs, CNAs, and other medical personnel on part time hours.
Northwest Texas Healthcare SystemAmarillo, Texas
Corporate Recruiter
07.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Managed recurring HR processes such as application process, hiring, onboarding and internal transfers.
- Challenged and refined current recruitment and sourcing processes by suggesting actionable improvements and innovations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate employment records for 500+ -nursing staff at Northwest Texas Healthcare Systems.
- Supported human resources, controlling resume flow within applicant tracking system.
- Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
- Sorted job applications, vetted candidates and recommended individuals for bedside nursing positions.
- Vital role on the retention team, utilized to reduce turnover and improvement of staff satisfaction.
- Collaborated with nursing departments to define job qualifications.
- Visited colleges and job fairs to inform people about job opportunities.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Facilitated new hire orientation and scheduling.
- Completed paperwork and work authorization forms after hiring new employees.
- Networked at corporate events to find potential employees.
- Maintained filing system of current, prospective and future positions.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to meet with graduating seniors for recruitment.
- Verified applicant references and employment details.
- Compiled and produced qualified candidates' information for hiring manager review and liaised between parties to coordinate formal, management interviews.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Oversaw full cycle recruiting. 126 vacant positions upon hire was taken to 26 in 6 months.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
Thomas E Creek VA Medical HospitalAmarillo, TX
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- PRN Float RN mainly stationed in the ICU and ER during the Covid pandemic, but also trained for primary care, Day Surgery, and Medical/Surgical units.
- Patient advocate for all patients that are in my care. Giving compassionate and thorough care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation. Covid nursing during peaks in our area’s pandemic.
Northwest Texas Healthcare SystemAmarillo, TX
Trauma Nurse
09.2017 - 07.2018
Job overview
- Observed patient condition and notified physician of patient reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.
- Delivered care and treatment of all traumatic and medical patients seen in the ER.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
- Educated nursing and EMS students while on the floor doing clinicals.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with patient, family and healthcare team in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Detected, monitored and attempted to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
- Assessed and provided primary, secondary and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
- Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice and competencies affecting quality of nursing care and re-licensure.
- Treated patients requiring stabilization and resuscitation for variety of illnesses and injuries.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Nurse And Paramedic, St. Anthony EMSAmarillo, TX
Paramedic
03.2016 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Treated patients on scene and during transport to hospitals.
- Treated all forms of medical, environmental, behavioral, traumatic emergencies.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
- Worked as resource nurse, floating the hospital to assist staff nurses in need of discharging, skills, and admissions As an RN Worked as resource nurse, floating the hospital to assist staff nurses in need of discharges, admissions, and performing other skills such as blood administration, NG tubes, medication administration, and much more to assist RNs who were overwhelmed.
- I also carried patient loads as needed.
Northwest Texas Healthcare SystemAmarillo, TX
Trauma Nurse
05.2014 - 11.2016
Job overview
- Delivered care and treatment of all traumatic and medical patients seen in the ER.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care.
- Assessed and coordinated patient's discharge planning needs with healthcare team members.
- Educated nursing and EMS students while on the floor doing clinicals.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Paramedic, Guardian EMSAbilene, TX
11.2011 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Specialized in high acuity long distance transports by ground to higher level of care hospitals.
- Many patients were fragile and could not fly.
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Treated patients on scene and during transport to hospitals.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Scott And White HospitalTemple, TX
Paramedic
11.2010 - 04.2011
Job overview
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Treated patients on scene and during transport to hospitals.
- Treated all forms of medical, environmental, behavioral, traumatic emergencies.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Paramedic, CitizensAbilene, TX
07.2006 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Treated patients on scene and during transport to hospitals.
- Treated all forms of medical, environmental, behavioral, traumatic emergencies.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Paramedic, MetrocareAbilene, TX
11.2005 - 11.2010
Job overview
- Demonstrated dedication to providing quality care through continued training and education.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
- Treated patients on scene and during transport to hospitals.
- Treated all forms of medical, environmental, behavioral, traumatic emergencies.
- Conducted equipment inspections and vehicle checks in adherence with required maintenance schedules.
Education
Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
08.2004 - 06.2007
Excelsior CollegeAlbany, NY
Associate of Science from Nursing
03.2011 - 11.2012
Tech Pro ServicesAbilene, TX
Paramedic from Paramedicine
01.2009 - 01.2010
John Maxwell Team
Leadership Training And Certification from Organizational Leadership
09.2015 - 09.2015
Skills
Healthcare Recruiting expert
Applicant Tracking Systems
HIPAA expert
Talent management
Organizational Development
Pre-Employment Screening
Contract Negotiation
Wages and salary
Candidate Sourcing
Team Building
Training development
Recruitment
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Healthcare Recruiter
Staffing First Travel
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Thomas E Creek VA Medical Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Corporate Recruiter
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
07.2018 - 06.2020
Trauma Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
09.2017 - 07.2018
Paramedic
Nurse And Paramedic, St. Anthony EMS
03.2016 - 09.2017
John Maxwell Team
Leadership Training And Certification from Organizational Leadership
09.2015 - 09.2015
Trauma Nurse
Northwest Texas Healthcare System
05.2014 - 11.2016
Paramedic, Guardian EMS
11.2011 - 04.2011
Excelsior College
Associate of Science from Nursing
03.2011 - 11.2012
Paramedic
Scott And White Hospital
11.2010 - 04.2011
Tech Pro Services
Paramedic from Paramedicine
01.2009 - 01.2010
Paramedic, Citizens
07.2006 - 11.2010
Paramedic, Metrocare
11.2005 - 11.2010
Hardin-Simmons University
Bachelor of Behavioral Science
08.2004 - 06.2007